Rep. JONES proposes the following amendment (LC-218.VR0001H):

Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 25-11-730(A) and inserting:

 (A)(1) The Department of Veterans' Affairs shall adopt and execute criteria, policies, and procedures for admissions to and discharges from South Carolina veterans' homes.
  (2) Within sixty days of adopting or amending any admissions or discharge criteria, policies, or procedures for South Carolina veterans' homes, the Department of Veterans' Affairs shall submit, for informational purposes only, the full text of such criteria, policies, or procedures to:
   (a) the South Carolina Legislative Oversight Committee;
   (b) the Senate Family and Veterans' Services Committee; and
   (c) the House Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee.
 These submissions shall be accompanied by a summary of stakeholder engagement and an analysis of potential impacts on low-income, disabled, and minority veterans. The department also shall make these policies publicly accessible through its website and update them promptly upon any revisions.

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.